Senior Ad Operations Specialist - Programmatic Buying

Madhive is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Ad Operations Specialist to play a key role in the execution, delivery, and optimization of digital media campaigns. You’ll bring hands-on expertise across multiple buying platforms and act as a go-to resource for campaign setup, troubleshooting, and performance insights. This is a great next step for someone who’s mastered the fundamentals of ad operations and is ready to take on more strategic, technical, and leadership responsibility within the team.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end setup, management, and optimization of digital ad campaigns across programmatic, social, and search platforms; Troubleshoot campaign delivery issues, pacing discrepancies, and pixel or tracking errors with minimal oversight; Partner with cross-functional teams—including Sales, Client Success, and Product—to ensure flawless campaign execution and client satisfaction; Analyze campaign data to identify trends, provide insights, and make optimization recommendations; Conduct thorough QA on campaign builds to ensure accuracy and compliance with specs; Support onboarding and peer training of junior team members, sharing best practices and process improvements; Identify workflow inefficiencies and propose solutions to improve operational speed and accuracy; Maintain accurate documentation of campaign processes, policies, and client requirements

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field; 3–5 years of hands-on experience in digital ad operations, media buying, or campaign management; Proficient in ad serving platforms, DSPs, and tracking systems; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, comfortable navigating data to drive decisions; Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational discipline; Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to work effectively with internal teams and external partners; Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes ownership of results; Passionate about advertising technology and continuous learning in an evolving ecosystem

Nice to have

Experience with multiple platforms preferred